Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief)

Veterans Health Administration

Louisville (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 116,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Louisville, KY seeks a Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief) to lead prosthetic and sensory aids services for disabled patients. Responsibilities include planning programs at various levels, advising clinicians on device selection and procurement, and ensuring proper device prescriptions and coordination with manufacturers.

The role supports collaboration with clinicians, advances prosthetic technology deployment, and requires directing procurement,

Qualifications

Education credentials recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign equivalency documents may be required for foreign education.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and direct Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at national, VISN, or local level.
Advise clinicians on prosthetic device selection, prescriptions, and procurement.

Education

Education credentials recognized by DoE

Job description

Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The duties of the Supervisory and/or Non-Supervisory Prosthetic Representative are to administer, supervise, or perform work concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to disabled patients.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for completing the following duties/responsibilities: (1) Planning, developing, and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN or local level; (2) Serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices involving furnishing information concerning such matters as new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices; (3) Interpreting prescriptions of clinicians in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by, the patients; (4) Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices; (5) Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts; (6) Participating in investigative/research project studies by selecting patients as pilot wearers of newly developed prosthetic items, evaluating the usefulness of such items and compiling of data; and (7) Giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc and will be discussed during interview. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40985-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.